Muumuu questions!

[grenouille123]

So we will be on the POA in December and I'm thinking about buying a muumuu as a souvenir. I don't know much about muumuus apart from a certain Simpsons episode :D so I have a few questions:

 

1) What is a muumuu? How do they differ from other dresses?

2) How common are they? Will everyone be selling them or will I need to look around for them? Do people actually wear them or is it a tourist thing?

3) Are they all very bright? I'm hoping for something that won't make me look crazy when the holiday's over. :p

4) Any recommendations on where to buy them?

 

Thanks for your input!

[sadiecat]

Go to http://www.hilohattie.com/aloha/ there you will be able to view several styles of them.

[kapoho2]

I can't answer all of your questions, but I can tell you that you will see muumuus being worn all over the islands at all kinds of places and events. They are a popular form of dress as they are comfortable and allow for air flow!

 

Hilo Hattie's is a good place to start. You will also find them at Macy's, Sears, Ross, and just about any other store that carries women's apparel. Have fun shopping!

[grenouille123]

Thank you both for your replies!

 

I will definitely check out Hilo Hattie. I was mainly asking because I actually don't like shopping :eek: and want to minimize my time looking for a muumuu and maximize my time exploring the islands! HH looks like a one stop shop so it fits our bill :)

 

I also noticed that their muumuus are made in Hawaii and their dresses are imported so I'll make sure to buy an actual muumuu!

[Sunny AZ Girl]

I like the fact that they carry plus sizes. I would like to find something to order for our luau before we leave, though. I don't particularly like clothes shopping and don't want to spend a lot of Hawaii time shopping for something to wear to the luau. Thanks for the link!

[Tightwallet]

The one's made by Omar are quite nice.